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Frank L. Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Physical Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Biomembranes
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Frank L. Brown is a Professor of Chemistry & Biochemistry at the University of California, Santa Barbara, with a joint appointment in Physics and the Biomolecular Sciences & Engineering (BMSE) program. His research focuses on theoretical and computational studies at the interface of physical chemistry and biophysics, particularly biomembrane dynamics and spectroscopy. Dr. Brown received his B.S. in Chemistry and B.A. in Applied Mathematics from UC Berkeley, followed by a Ph.D. in Physical Chemistry from MIT. He has held postdoctoral appointments at UC San Diego and the University of Chicago before joining UCSB in 2001. He is the recipient of prestigious awards including the Alfred P. Sloan Research Fellowship and the Presidential Early Career Award in Science and Engineering. His laboratory employs tools from statistical mechanics, hydrodynamics, and quantum mechanics to study biomembrane structure, dynamics, and interactions with embedded proteins. Key research areas include lipid bilayer fluctuations, membrane protein diffusion, and interpretation of spectroscopic techniques like single-molecule fluorescence and neutron spin echo. Dr. Brown has mentored numerous graduate students and postdoctoral researchers, with notable alumni including Brian Camley, Max Watson, and Golan Bel. His research is supported by grants from agencies such as the National Science Foundation and the Department of Energy. He directs the Brown Research Group, which collaborates with institutions like the CNSI Center for Scientific Computing. His work bridges computational modeling and experimental biophysics, advancing understanding of membrane systems in health and disease.

Mark Wallaceمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Biology
• Biophysics
• Optical Microscopy
• +۳ مورد دیگر

Mark Wallace is a Professor of Chemistry at King's College London, affiliated with the Department of Chemistry and the Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences. He holds a Royal Society University Research Fellowship (2005–2016) and has been a lecturer at Oxford University before joining King's in 2016. His research focuses on membrane protein function and artificial membrane mimics, combining optical microscopy and nanotechnology. He earned a PhD from the University of Cambridge (2002) and postdoctoral training at Stanford University and the National Institute for Medical Research. Key research interests include membrane protein dynamics, lipid bilayer engineering, and single-molecule imaging. He has pioneered techniques like droplet interface bilayers and interferometric scattering microscopy. His work has led to patents and applications in molecular sensing and medical research. Awards include the 2002 Gregorio Weber Prize and the 2015 RSC Norman Heatley Award. He is actively involved in public outreach, including video podcasts and educational competitions. Recent publications emphasize artificial ion channels, nanoparticle formation monitoring, and mitochondrial protein dynamics. His lab collaborates with institutions like the London Centre for Nanotechnology and the Rosalind Franklin Institute. Over 30 students and researchers have been mentored, with active grants from EPSRC, Wellcome Trust, and BBSRC.

Frank L. H. Brownمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Theoretical Biophysics
• Physical Chemistry
• Statistical Mechanics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Frank L. H. Brown is a Professor at the University of California, Santa Barbara with joint appointments in the Department of Physics and Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. His research focuses on theoretical and computational approaches to understanding biomembrane dynamics and related biophysical phenomena, situated within the College of Letters and Science. Dr. Brown's research interests span the interface between physical chemistry and biophysics. He employs a variety of theoretical tools including statistical mechanics , hydrodynamics , elasticity theory , and quantum mechanics to study complex biological systems. His work particularly emphasizes the dynamics and structure of biomembranes and the interpretation of various spectroscopy experiments including single molecule fluorescence, neutron spin echo, and flicker spectroscopy. Analysis of his publication record reveals a consistent focus on computational modeling of lipid bilayers, membrane proteins, and related phenomena, with particular emphasis on developing novel theoretical frameworks for understanding membrane behavior across multiple scales. Dr. Brown leads an active research group that includes current members Ehsan Noruzifar (Postdoctoral Researcher) and Sean Cray (Graduate Student). His former group members include numerous successful scientists such as Grace Brannigan, Brian Camley, Lawrence Lin, and Max Watson who completed their graduate studies under his supervision, along with several postdoctoral researchers. His research has been supported by funding that enables theoretical and computational investigations of biomembrane systems. The Brown Research Group operates at the intersection of physics, chemistry, and biology, with facilities connected to the Biomolecular Sciences & Engineering Program and the California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI) at UCSB. Their work combines advanced computational techniques with theoretical physics to address fundamental questions about soft and living matter systems, particularly at biological interfaces.

Daniel Roxburyمشاهده پروفایل

دانشیار

• Nanoscience
• Carbon Nanotubes
• Nanomaterials
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Dr. Daniel Roxbury is an Associate Professor and Graduate Director at the Department of Chemical, Biomolecular and Materials Engineering within the University of Rhode Island's College of Engineering. With expertise in nanoscience and carbon nanomaterials, his research focuses on nano-bio interactions, developing functionalized nanotubes for biomedical applications and environmental monitoring through his NanoBio Engineering Laboratory. His work spans multiple disciplines including: Biomedical nanosensors Smart wearable biomaterials Targeted drug delivery systems Environmental nanotechnology Single-molecule imaging Nanotoxicology Recent publications emphasize machine learning-enhanced spectral analysis, coral reef conservation nanotechnology, and wearable stress monitoring textiles. His 2024 ACS Nano study introduces AI-driven macrophage phenotyping, while 2023 Nature Nanotechnology work explores coral reef restoration strategies using nanomaterials. Awarded the 2019 NSF CAREER grant for cellular nanometrology, he leads multiple NIH-funded projects including: $820,000 NSF CAREER: Spectral Imaging for Sub-Cellular Nanometrology $140,000 Miriam Hospital COBRE: Cortisol Detection Textiles $700,000 NSF EAGER: Multiplexed Wound Biomarker Detection His laboratory houses state-of-the-art equipment including: Near Infrared Hyperspectral Microscope Custom NIR Fluorescence Spectrometer Jasco UV/VIS/NIR Spectrophotometer Biosafety Cabinet Cell Culture Incubator Cryo-Storage System

Dayong Jinمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Nanotechnology
• Biomedical Engineering
• Photonics
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Distinguished Professor Dayong Jin is a leading academic in nanotechnology and biomedical engineering at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS). He holds roles including Director of the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices (IBMD), ARC Laureate Fellow, and Chair Professor at Southern University of Science and Technology (China). His research focuses on photonics, luminescent materials, and their applications in healthcare, including cancer detection, rapid diagnostics, and super-resolution microscopy. Key innovations include 'Nano Torch' technology for disease detection and 'Super Dots' nanocrystals for imaging and anti-counterfeiting. Education: PhD from Macquarie University (2007). Leadership: Established UTS's IBMD and multiple research hubs, including the ARC IDEAL Research Hub and Australia-China Joint Research Centre. Research Interests: Transforming nanophotonics into diagnostic tools, rapid antigen tests (e.g., for COVID-19), and biomedical devices. His work bridges physics, engineering, and biology to address global health challenges. Awards: Australian Museum Eureka Prize (2015), Prime Minister's Prize for Science (2017), ARC Laureate Fellowship (2021), and Fellow of the Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering. Grants: Overseeing funded projects on quantum biotechnology, deep-tissue imaging, and nanoscale thermometry. Active in interdisciplinary collaborations, including with Chinese institutions. Labs/Teams: Leads IBMD, the ARC IDEAL Hub, and the UTS-SUSTech Joint Research Centre, fostering innovation in wearable biomaterials and point-of-care technologies.

Malcolm Kadodwalaمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Chiral Nanophotonics
• Surface Science
• Spectroscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Professor Malcolm Kadodwala holds the Gardiner Chair within the School of Chemistry at the University of Glasgow. His research spans chiral nanophotonics, surface science, and spectroscopy with applications in biomolecular detection and nanomaterials. He maintains an active laboratory producing high-impact publications in top journals including Nature Nanotechnology, ACS Nano, and JACS. PhD from University of Nottingham Gardiner Chair in School of Chemistry Active research group with extensive international collaborations His research interests focus on three interconnected themes: (1) spectroscopic investigations of electronic properties in nanostructured materials; (2) development of electron-based chirally sensitive spectroscopic techniques; and (3) creation of novel chiroptical spectroscopic probes. Current work emphasizes superchiral fields for ultrasensitive biomolecular detection, chiral plasmonics, and nanoscale light-matter interactions. His group has pioneered techniques for detecting protein conformations and viral structures at unprecedented sensitivity levels. Publication trends show consistent high-impact output with 15+ recent articles (2021-2025) in nanophotonics and chiral sensing. His work bridges physics, chemistry, and biology, with strong emphasis on practical biosensing applications. Key journals include Nano Letters, ACS Nano, and Nature Nanotechnology. PhD from University of Nottingham Professor Kadodwala advises multiple PhD students including Calum Jack, Affar Karimullah, and Ryan Tullius. His research has attracted significant funding including an MRC discipline-hopping grant (Ref. G0902256). He maintains active collaborations with institutions worldwide including EPFL, University of Jena, and Heriot-Watt University. His laboratory specializes in chiral plasmonic nanostructures and superchiral field generation, with applications in disposable biosensors and viral detection platforms. Current projects involve nanoscale control of electronic properties using structured light and development of chiral metasurfaces for advanced optical applications.

Petra Schwilleمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Molecular Biophysics
• Cellular Biophysics
• Synthetic Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Prof. Dr. Petra Schwille is a Director at the Max Planck Institute of Biochemistry and former C4 Professor of Biophysics at Dresden University of Technology . Her work spans molecular and cellular biophysics, synthetic biology, and single-molecule techniques. Academic disciplines: Natural sciences, biological sciences, physical sciences Key roles: Editorial Board member (Nature Methods, Biophysical Journal), Governing Council of Biophysical Society Research Focus includes membrane biophysics, protein interactions, and microfluidic systems. Her publications emphasize Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) , receptor-ligand dynamics, and self-organization in bacterial cell division. Developed in vitro models for spatial regulation in cells Explored calmodulin availability and morphogen gradient formation Scientific Recognition includes prestigious awards like the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize (2010) and the Biofuture grant (1998) . Max Planck Fellow (2005) Young Investigator Award (2003) Leadership & Service involves roles such as Dean of Studies for Nanobiophysics at TU Dresden and Vice Dean of the Dresden International Graduate School for Biomedicine and Bioengineering (DIGS-BB) . She also contributes to editorial and advisory boards in biophysics and science policy.

Robert C. Dunnمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Analytical Chemistry
• Biophysics
• Optical Microscopy
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Robert C. Dunn is a Professor in the Department of Chemistry at the University of Kansas, where he leads an active research group focused on developing novel optical and spectroscopic techniques for chemical and biological analysis. His laboratory specializes in single-molecule detection methods, high-resolution microscopy, and advanced capillary electrophoresis systems. Professor Dunn's research interests span analytical chemistry, biophysics, and nanotechnology. His group develops instrumentation including backscatter interferometry, near-field scanning optical microscopy, and scanning resonator microscopy to study biological systems at the nanoscale. Key research areas include membrane biophysics (investigating lipid domains and protein dynamics), nuclear pore complex function, and the development of ultrasensitive detection methods for clinical diagnostics and biochemical analysis. His recent publications demonstrate strong focus on miniaturized separation and detection platforms, particularly high-speed capillary electrophoresis systems integrated with novel optical detection schemes. Research trends show advancement towards point-of-care diagnostic tools, with innovations in refractive index sensing, femtoliter-volume detection, and label-free biosensing applications. Professor Dunn mentors graduate and undergraduate researchers in his group, with current students including Prabhavie Opallage (graduate student), Stanslaus M Kariuki (undergraduate), and Mei Ling Upp (undergraduate). His laboratory is developing new chemical analysis approaches using optical techniques including whispering gallery mode sensing, scanning resonator microscopy, and single-molecule fluorescence imaging.

David Latulippeمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Membrane Science
• Bioprocessing
• DNA Purification
• +۴ مورد دیگر

David Latulippe is a Professor in the Department of Chemical Engineering at McMaster University. He joined McMaster in 2012 after postdoctoral work at Cornell University and a PhD at Penn State University, focusing on membrane filtration for DNA purification. His industrial experience includes roles at ZENON Environmental (now GE Water) in hollow-fiber membrane design for water treatment. Research interests include Membrane science and technology Bioprocessing of therapeutic viruses Microscale systems for biological applications Environmental engineering solutions for water treatment Current projects involve collaborations with industry partners like Ceapro and Aevitas, and the development of a biomanufacturing automation lab with Sartorius. Recent publications highlight advancements in Nanofiltration and microfiltration for viral vectors Conductive membranes for electrochemical applications Microfluidic systems for DNA analysis Environmental monitoring of biocides and microplastics Scientific recognition includes the Young Membrane Scientist Award (2014). Teaching activities focus on Fluid Mechanics (CHEMENG 2O04) and Industrial Separation Processes (CHEMENG 4M03).

• Graphene
• Sensor Materials
• Gas Sensors
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Raivo Jaaniso is an Associate Professor in Materials Science and Applied Physics at the Institute of Physics, Faculty of Science and Technology, University of Tartu. He has held this position since February 2024, having previously served as an Associate Professor from January 2021 to February 2024. Since June 2015, he has led the Sensor Technology Research Group and Laboratory at the University of Tartu. Dr. Jaaniso earned his Doctor's Degree in 1988 from the Institute of Physics, Estonian Academy of Sciences, with a dissertation titled "Spectrally selective processes of energy transformations in solid solutions of chlorophyll-like molecules," supervised by Jaak Kikas and Rein Avarmaa. His undergraduate studies in physics were completed at the University of Tartu from 1976 to 1981. Dr. Jaaniso's research focuses on graphene, sensor materials, gas sensors, optical spectroscopy, and pulsed laser deposition. His work spans materials science and applied physics, with particular emphasis on developing advanced sensor technologies for environmental monitoring and healthcare applications. He has pioneered research on graphene-based gas sensors, optical sensing materials, and nanomaterials for detection systems. Current projects include early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases with electronic nose technology and novel structures for gas microsensor arrays based on 2D materials. His recent publications reveal a strong trend toward graphene-TiO 2 heterostructures for gas detection, black aluminum films for thermal applications, and light-induced gas sensing mechanisms at room temperature. These works demonstrate his interdisciplinary approach combining materials science, optics, and sensor technology to address environmental and health monitoring challenges with practical solutions. University of Tartu Badge of Distinction (2023) Dr. Jaaniso has supervised numerous doctoral and master's students, including Martin Lind, Paniz Vafaei, and Ahmet Burak Baloglu who are currently completing their doctoral research. He has led significant research projects funded by the Estonian Research Council (totaling over €2 million in the past decade), European Commission, and industry partners including Infineon Technologies. His administrative roles include membership in the Graphene Flagship network and the NATO STO Exploratory Team on Novel Two-dimensional Materials for Military Applications. As head of the Sensor Technology Research Group, Dr. Jaaniso leads a multidisciplinary team focused on developing next-generation sensor technologies using 2D materials and advanced nanofabrication techniques. The group maintains active collaborations with international partners including the Czech Academy of Sciences and European research networks.

Virginia W. Cornishمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Synthetic Biology
• Protein Engineering
• Chemical Biology
• +۵ مورد دیگر

Virginia W. Cornish is the Helena Rubinstein Professor in the Departments of Chemistry and Systems Biology at Columbia University. She is a pioneer in synthetic biology, focusing on engineering yeast for diagnostic and therapeutic applications. Her research integrates chemical synthesis and genetic tools to expand cellular capabilities, including yeast biosensors and protein engineering. Education: B.A. in Biochemistry, Columbia University (1991) Ph.D. in Chemistry, University of California, Berkeley (1996) Postdoctoral Fellow, MIT (1996–1999) Research Interests: Her work spans synthetic biology, directed evolution, and live-cell imaging. Key areas include: Development of yeast biosensors for pathogen detection Engineering yeast communities for therapeutic applications Expanding the genetic code for noncanonical amino acid incorporation Chemical tagging for protein visualization and manipulation Recent Article Trends: Recent work emphasizes yeast-based biosensors for clinical diagnostics, scalable peptide-GPCR communication systems, and advances in fluorescent tagging for multiplex imaging. Her group also explores genetic code expansion to study protein dynamics and function. Awards: NSF Career Award (2000) Sloan Fellowship (2003) Protein Society Sigal Award (2009) ACS Pfizer Enzyme Chemistry Award (2009) HHMI Gilliam Adviser (2021) Advising & Grants: She advises a dynamic lab of ~20 students/postdocs. Active grants include NIH, NSF, and DARPA funding for synthetic biology and therapeutics. Her team collaborates on projects like vaccine development and metabolic engineering. Labs & Teams: Her lab at Columbia focuses on translational synthetic biology, with facilities for genetic engineering, imaging, and bioassays. Collaborations include projects on yeast-based diagnostics and protein engineering with groups at Harvard, MIT, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.

Lu Weiمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Optical Spectroscopy
• Biophysics
• Bio-imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Lu Wei is an Assistant Professor of Chemistry at the California Institute of Technology and an Investigator at the Heritage Medical Research Institute. She holds a B.S. from Nanjing University (2010) and a Ph.D. from Columbia University (2015), joining Caltech in 2018. Research Areas: Optical spectroscopy, Biophysics, Bio-imaging, Chemical probe development Education: B.S. Nanjing University (2010), Ph.D. Columbia (2015) Research Interests include next-generation optical imaging techniques based on nonlinear vibrational spectroscopy for live-cell dynamics. Her work spans super-resolution label-free imaging , quantitative polyQ aggregate analysis in Huntington’s disease, Raman-guided pharmacometabolomics for melanoma, and environmental sensing in subcellular systems. Recent Publications highlight trends in vibrational thermometry (2025), high-speed bond-selective imaging (2025), and photochromic Raman microscopy (2023), with applications from single-molecule to cellular biology . 2024 Margaret Oakley Dayhoff Award 2023 NSF CAREER Award 2022 Sloan Research Fellowship 2021 Scialog Fellow Students : 5 Ph.D. graduates (Dr. Jiajun Du, Dr. Kun Miao, Dr. Xiaotian Bi, Dr. Li-En Lin, Dr. Dongkwan Lee) and current advisees including Adrian, RJ, Phil, Yulu, Berea, and Kwan. The lab has received grants from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, NSF, Curci Foundation, and Eli Lilly. Labs & Collaborations : The Wei Lab at Caltech collaborates with Karthikeyan (metabolic imaging) and Mazmanian Labs (microbiome studies). They host interdisciplinary teams in physical chemistry and chemical biology.

Peter Zijlstraمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Single-Molecule Sensing
• Plasmonics
• Nanophotonics
• +۴ مورد دیگر

Peter Zijlstra is a Full Professor in the Department of Applied Physics at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e), leading the Molecular Plasmonics group. His research focuses on single-molecule sensing using plasmonic and nanophotonic approaches to study biomolecular interactions in complex environments. He is a core member of the Institute for Complex Molecular Systems at TU/e, collaborating across disciplines like chemistry, biomedical engineering, and mathematics. Education: MSc in Applied Physics, University of Twente (2005) PhD from Swinburne University of Technology (2009), studying plasmonic nanoparticles in optical data storage Postdoctoral fellowship at Leiden University under Prof. Michel Orrit Research Interests: Developing novel sensing concepts via nanophotonics and super-resolution microscopy. Key areas include plasmon-enhanced fluorescence, real-time biomolecular dynamics, and applications in cancer management. His work contributes to UN Sustainable Development Goals through advancements in biosensing technologies. Awards: 2013 NWO Vidi Award for research on plasmonic imaging of enzymes in living cells Teaching & Activities: Teaches courses like Advanced Optical Microscopy and Electromagnetism Supervised 32 academic works Contributed to conferences and editorial roles for journals like npj Biosensing Labs & Collaborations: Molecular Plasmonics group website: www.molecular-plasmonics.nl Marie Curie ITN SuperCol project: www.supercol.eu

Andrea Pickelمشاهده پروفایل

استادیار

• Nanoscale Heat Transfer
• Luminescence Nanothermometry
• Super-Resolution Imaging
• +۷ مورد دیگر

Andrea Pickel is an Assistant Professor at the University of Rochester, holding joint appointments in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, and the Institute of Optics, while also serving as a Scientist at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE). She received her PhD in Mechanical Engineering from UC Berkeley (2019) and a BS from Carnegie Mellon University (2014). Her research focuses on nanoscale heat transfer, leveraging luminescent materials and super-resolution imaging to address challenges in thermal management, catalysis, and energy systems. Education: PhD, Mechanical Engineering, UC Berkeley, 2019 BS, Mechanical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, 2014 Research interests include luminescence nanothermometry, single-nanoparticle imaging, and high-temperature thermal metrology. Her work integrates experimental methods like stimulated emission depletion (STED) imaging and operando spectroscopy to advance understanding of energy transport at the nanoscale. Notable awards include the NSF CAREER Award (2022), ACS PRF Doctoral New Investigator Award (2020), and Furth Fund Award (2021). She was also named a Scialog Fellow in 2024. Advancing thermal measurement techniques, her group collaborates across disciplines to tackle applications in carbon capture, battery technology, and plasmonic photocatalysis. Current projects emphasize developing dual-mode sensing tools for real-time thermal and chemical monitoring. Labs/Teams: Active at the Laboratory for Laser Energetics (LLE) and leads the Pickel Research Group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering.

Beate Paulusمشاهده پروفایل

استاد

• Quantum Chemistry
• Theoretical Chemistry
• Computational Chemistry
• +۸ مورد دیگر

Beate Paulus is a Professor for Theoretical Chemistry at the Freie Universität Berlin , affiliated with the Chemistry and Biochemistry college and the Chemistry department. Her research focuses on advanced quantum chemical methodologies and applications to 2D materials, spintronics, and catalysis. Current affiliation: Freie Universität Berlin Key research areas: Quantum Chemistry, Density Functional Theory, 2D Materials, Spintronics, Electrocatalysis Her work spans computational modeling of electronic structures, magnetic properties, and chemical reactions using Density Functional Theory (DFT) with specialized corrections. She investigates systems like MoS2 , graphene heterostructures , and transition metal complexes , aiming to understand and optimize properties for energy applications, biosensors, and nanoelectronics. Recent publications highlight her contributions to quantum mechanical fluorine tunnelling , spin-selective transport in doped nanoribbons , and surface functionalization strategies for 2D materials. Her group also explores mechanically interlocked molecules and redox-responsive polymers with potential biomedical applications. Beate Paulus leads the Paulus Group , which actively publishes in high-impact journals and collaborates on interdisciplinary projects involving experimental and theoretical approaches.